Obituary of Wayne Edward Yanz

WAYNE EDWARD YANZ Wayne passed away peacefully at Red Deer Hospice on Friday, August 2, 2013 after a courageous battle with brain cancer at the age of 68. He will be remembered and forever loved by his wife Linda; children, Renee (Kory) Kocur and Michael (Kelly) Yanz; and precious grandchildren Dylan, Joel, Ryan, Jenna and Matthew. Wayne was predeceased by his dear mother Anne, in 2008 and his father Edward, in 2011. Wayne was known for his kind and gentle manner and an incredible sense of humor. He just loved life. But above all, he loved God and his family. His grandchildren lit up his life and brought him many years of love and laughter. Wayne's laughter would fill a room. He had an amazing number of friends, many of whom shared his passion for sports, including handball, hockey and especially golf. Wayne enjoyed many golf trips with his buddies over the years and achieved four holes in one. He grew up in Regina, graduating from Central Collegiate and University of Regina. Wayne initially taught school in Stoughton, SK. where he met his soul mate Linda, whom he married in 1968. They just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Wayne and Linda resided in Regina for four years where Wayne worked for Sears, Texaco and Canada Post. He then became area manager for Butler Manufacturing, residing in Saskatoon and Red Deer. Over his 35 years with Butler, Wayne was repeatedly awarded top salesman and was so well respected by his many builders. He had just retired in January and was so looking forward to many days of golf and travel. Wayne lived every day of his terminal illness with courage, grace, dignity and great love for his family. His final days were spent at Red Deer Hospice where he and Linda received amazing and loving care and support. The staff became like an extended family. The greatest comfort—the only comfort —is knowing Wayne is in the safest place of all, in Heaven, with no tears, pain, sorrow or cancer, only love and life eternal. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Red Deer Hospice Society at 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB. T4R 3S6. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com